Edo police hunt 52-year-old man over father’s homicide

The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a 72-year-old All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftain, Julius Bello, allegedly by his 52-year-old son in Fugar, Etsako Central Local Government Area.

The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday, November 8, at Iviegwe Quarters, the place the suspect, recognized as John Bello, allegedly attacked his father with a sledgehammer earlier than fleeing.

The deceased, popularly referred to as De Lord Ogata, was the APC Ward Three Chairman in Fugar.

According to reviews, Bello was rushed to hospital after the assault, the place he reportedly recognized his son because the assailant earlier than dying from his accidents.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, confirmed the incident, saying the command had launched an investigation to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the killing and arrest the suspect.

Witnesses stated the suspect had returned from Lagos on the weekend earlier than the alleged assault on his father.

The circumstances resulting in the incident stay unclear. Reports additionally indicated that the deceased’s spouse had requested their son to return dwelling from Lagos.

Following the killing, some agitated residents reportedly tried to lynch the girl, blaming her for inviting the suspect dwelling. Police operatives, nevertheless, intervened and rescued her.

The suspect stays at giant as police proceed their investigation and efforts to apprehend him.